Impact John Reynolds had on Georgia:
- created bicameral legislature and the court system for Georgia
- How long did John reynolds serve as governor? 2 years.
Impact Henry Ellis had on Georgia
- made many economic gains and allowed colonists to have slaves
- Why did Henry Ellis resign? He became ill from heat related problems
- Henry Ellis, Georgia's second royal governor (1757-1760), was born August 24, 1721 in Ireland. He left home to become a seasoned traveler.
- Despite his short tenure in the colony, his tact and natural leadership qualities helped restore good relations between colonists and Georgia's royal government.
- Henry Ellis, the second royal governor of Georgia, has been called "Georgia's second founder."
- Georgia had no self-government under the Trustees (1732-52), and the first royal governor, John Reynolds (1754-57), failed as an administrator.
Impact james Wright had on georgia
- created better defenses for Savannah
- James Wright (May 8, 1716 – November 20, 1785) was an American colonial lawyer and jurist who was the last British Royal Governor of the Province of Georgia.
- He was the only Royal Governor of the Thirteen Colonies to regain control of his colony during the American Revolutionary War.
Commons House of Assembly (lower house)
- representatives were elected by the people and must have at least 500 acres of land
Governor's Court (Upper House)
- representatives were appointed by the king (typically wealthy land owners)
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